Facilities Operations Associate

Aramark Correctional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Facilities Operations Associate to support the maintenance team on-site in New York. This hands-on role requires lifting, moving, cleaning, and minor repairs across 600,000+ square feet of office space, reporting to the Facilities Manager, and working Monday–Friday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The position emphasizes safety, timely task completion, and collaboration with vendors and staff. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off as applicable by location.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of commercial, office and/or property maintenance experience.
• Strong safety awareness when working around people and equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks including moving boxes, furniture, and minor repairs.
• Complete daily routines: cleaning, restrooms, floors, logs, and room setup.
• Maintain assigned areas and report incomplete work to Dispatch as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork & leadership

Organization & multi-tasking

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Department oversees office floors and general maintenance for more than 600,000 square feet of office space. The Facilities Operations Associate performs cleaning, moves boxes, furniture, and other materials, assembles furniture, and completes minor repairs. This hands-on, physical position reports to the Facilities Manager. The Facilities Operations Associate provides support to the maintenance team and other team members by responding to requests related to technical issues, basic repairs to operational equipment, routine maintenance requests, and ensuring the firm's upkeep and safety guidelines and standards are met. This role is expected to be onsite M-F 10:00 am - 7:00 pm.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The hourly rate for this position is $26.00 to $30.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance tasks, such as supplying bins and crates, replacing locks, adjusting hardware, moving boxes, and moving or installing office furniture and equipment.
• Completes daily scheduled routines, including cleaning pantries, removing trash and boxes, moving bins, checking restrooms for cleanliness twice daily, sweeping and mopping stairways and elevator lobbies, wiping handrails and door glass, replacing light bulbs using a ladder, and signing floor maintenance logs for restroom cleaning and water machines.
• Maintains assigned floors, including closets, stairs, rooms, and other areas, ensuring they always remain neat and clean.
• Completes assigned daily work orders and notifies the office of any incomplete work. Communicate with Dispatch by radio or telephone every 30 minutes.
• Uses tools and equipment safely, maintains responsibility for provided tools, radios, and other equipment, and tracks inventory of tools and supplies by updating task lists.
• Performs routine building maintenance, including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and drywall repairs.
• Supports the department with conference room setups, including cleaning and preparing rooms, removing and replacing chairs, providing and removing easels, whiteboards, extension cords, and power strips, opening and closing folding walls, cleaning glass, adjusting room temperature, responding to emergency calls, and handling other requests as needed.
• Escorts and oversees outside contractors and trades to ensure approved facility maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Works weekends and overtime as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of safety as it pertains to working in the air, or tight spaces in or around people or operable equipment
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing
• Basic to intermediate computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop a team atmosphere
• Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a high-pressure environment

Preferred Skills

• Ability to calculate voltage, amps., phases for electric loads, mechanical loads, BTU's and cooling preferred
• Thorough understanding of base building systems preferred

Required Experience

• 4 to 6 years of commercial, office and/or property maintenance experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a financial or large law firm preferred

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.